Better Air is Our Business

AstroCel

II
LPD Series
HEPA and ULPA Filters
AstroCel

II
LPD Series
HEPA and ULPA Filters for State-of-the-Art
Cleanroom Requirements
Mini-Pleat Media Pack
Highest efficiency and lowest possible pressure drop
Pack depths from 2" to 4"
7
1
2 - 8 pleats per inch allows the greatest amount of media in the
shallowest depth
Pleat straightness to
1
4" - unmatched by competitors
Requires no foreign or organic separators such as adhesive or strings
Classified under, UL 900, UL 586, and Factory Mutual
Space Saving Media Pack
Designed to combine maximum efficiency with low pressure drop, our
AstroCel II pleated media pack is available in sizes from 2" to 4" deep.
Our compact size results from a mini-pleat filter design which reduces
resistance and provides the lowest possible pressure drop. Ribbons of
media spaced every 1
1
4" maintain separation of pleats within the pack,
while allowing a more compact filter depth than corrugated separators.
The separation and precision straightness of the pleats allow air to
move throughout the entire depth of the filter utilizing the full cleaning
potential of the media.
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Lightweight and compact
Easy installation no corrugated separators
Mini-pleat design features maximum media cleaning potential
Lowest possible pressure drop reduces operating costs
Available in a range of cleaning efficiencies
The AAF AstroCel

II LPD Series is a unique family of mini-pleat

HEPA and ULPA filters designed to meet the demanding airflow and
efficiency requirements of the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biotech,
food processing, and other industries in which airborne contaminants
must be carefully controlled. AstroCel II combines the right features to
give you optimum efficiency while keeping operating costs to a
minimum.
Ribbons of media
maintain pleat
separation which
significantly increases
airflow.
Compact media pack
available in sizes
from 2" to 4" deep.
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Gel Seal Frame Neoprene Gasket Seal Frame
Knife Edge Frame
Sturdy Construction
Manufactured from borosilicate
microfibers, AstroCel II glass
media is water-resistant and
fire-retardant.
The media pack is permanently
attached to an anodized
extruded aluminum frame with
a UL classified, white urethane
adhesive.
Frames are available with gasket
seal, gel seal, or knife edge seal
for fluid seal grid applications.
The AstroCel II LPD Series with
knife edge cell sides was
designed specifically for gel seal
grid systems. The grid consists
of a network of E-channel extru-
sions in which a gel sealant is
poured to assure an airtight seal
around the edges.
Ongoing Quality Control
Process control starts with sample flats of each roll of media tested
for efficiency, using either a Q-127 penetrometer (HEPA media) or
a Condensation Nucleus Counter (ULPA and above.) The media is
also tested for thickness, basis weight, tensile strength, binder
content, water repellency, and pressure drop.
Once a roll meets our specification, it is carefully pleated and
assembled in the cell side designed for the specific application. The
filter is then tested and certified to meet the designated efficiency
requirement. If required by the customer specification, the filter is
also tested for pinhole leaks. A final visual inspection ensures that
dimensional tolerances have been met. Every filter is identified by
serial and order number and is labeled with performance criteria,
media lot number, operator number, and part number.
Meticulous scrutiny during every phase of the production process
enables AAF to trace a filter back to the roll of media from which it
was manufactured, should a defect be identified.
This elaborate testing ensures that you receive only the highest
quality cleanroom filtration products; cost-effective products that
meet your toughest requirements.
State-of-the-Art Testing
AAF has established an air filtration testing methodology that is
among the most comprehensive and accurate in the industry. Testing
is essential in documenting filter efficiency and assisting in research
and development of filtration products. AAF's testing facilities meet the
highest standards for quality control.
Every HEPA and ULPA filter is tested and certified, using procedures
tailored to your specifications, to meet your performance requirements
prior to shipping. AAF testing procedures for overall efficiency include
laser particle counters with liquid or solid aerosol challenge. Pin hole
leaks can be detected using either AAF's proprietary static scan test
or automatic scan testing.
2 Pack
2.5 Pack
3 Pack
3.5 Pack
4 Pack
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2 Pack
2.5 Pack
3 Pack
4 Pack
3.5 Pack
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AAF has a policy of continuous product research

and improvement and reserves the right to change
design and specifications without notice.
10300 Ormsby Park Place Suite 600
Louisville, Kentucky 40223-6169
www.aafintl.com
Customer Service 877.228.7007
Fax 877.228.8008
ISO Certified 9001:2000
2007 AAF International
AFP-1-404C AUG 07 MP 5M
AstroCel

II LPD Series HEPA and ULPA Filters

Lowest Possible Pressure Drop
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HEPA FILTER MEDIA
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99.9995% Minimum Efficiency On
0.10 to 0.20 Micrometer Particles
Because of the relatively large
volumes of air handled in a
typical cleanroom application,
operating cost is a prime
consideration in the design of
the air filtration system. One of
the most important areas to be
evaluated is the resistance or
pressure drop across the HEPA
filters, because fan horsepower
is the single biggest energy
consumer in the cleanroom.
Pressure drop is measured by
manometer as the test filter is
subjected to a metered air
volume. Testing on a volumetric
basis is specified in the Institute
of Environmental Sciences and
Technology IEST-RP-CC007
standard on ULPA filters.
AAF calculates the total square
footage of usable media pack
area (outside dimensions of
filter minus the frame thickness
and adhesive) and multiplies
this number by 100 FPM to
determine an accurate volu-
metric test flow. This method
simulates actual cleanroom
airflow conditions ensuring a true
measurement of pressure drop.
Some manufacturers determine
the test flow by measuring the
velocity (100 FPM) at 1 or 2
points on the downstream side
of the filter using an anemo-
meter. This procedure assumes
the airflow is uniform 2" from the
downstream side of the filter and
in the majority of cases the
assumed test flow will be less
than 550 CFM for a nominal
24" x 48" filter.
Since reduced operating
pressure drop is so important,
volumetric testing as performed
by AAF is essential to
determining true pressure drop
and its impact on your
cleanroom costs.